Michael Jackson's Beer Companion: The World's Great Beer Styles, Gastronomy, and Traditions

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Running Press, 1993 - Cooking - 288 pages
Michael Jackson's award-winning books have established him as a world expert on beer, whisky, and other libations. He has been twice honored by Malt Advocate Magazine as "Industry Leader of the Year". He was elected the first chairman of the Guild of Beer Writers in Britain and has been honored in France, Germany, and Belgium. He received the first Achievement Award from America's Institute for Brewing Studies, and his "Beer Companion" was the recipient of both the Glenfiddich and Andre Simon "Best Drinks Book" Awards.

One of Michael's most admired books, the "Beer Companion" is a terrific, fully illustrated introduction to the beer tradition. Includes explanations of beer styles and traditions linking beer and food around the world.

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About the author (1993)

Author and journalist Michael Jackson was born in Yorkshire, England on March 27, 1942. He wrote numerous books about beer and whiskey and was considered an authority in the area. He suffered from Parkinson's disease and died on August 30, 2007.

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